Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Eau Sans Pareil

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,294 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.07952 votes

Rank #2,187 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Eau Sans Pareil

Penhaligon's

3.82342 votes

Rank #5,929 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Eau Sans Pareil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne6/7

Eau Sans Pareil1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Eau Sans Pareil
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Value for money: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanel

Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 952 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

952 votes

35%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerEau Sans PareilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

SillageChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value46

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille

Top

RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women55

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 10%

Men14

Unisex51

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,187

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#5,929

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…

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Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Eau Sans Pareil?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne takes 6 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Eau Sans Pareil?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Eau Sans Pareil 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Eau Sans Pareil?

Projection is very close: Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot.

Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Eau Sans Pareil?

Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.